MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP — Meridian Township will be hosting a Fall Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday ( September 20) from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The entrance to the drop off site will be on Central Park Drive, north of the Meridian Mall (1982 W. Grand River Avenue, Okemos). Signs and volunteers will be in place to help direct traffic.
The recycling event is an environmentally safe way for all community members to remove unwanted electronic items and small appliances from their homes. According to a press release, here is a list of accepted items:
- Electronics: TVs*, monitors*, computers, laptops, printers & scanners, fax machines, keyboards, computer mice, VCRs, DVRs, DVD players, hard drives, satellite boxes, tablets & E-readers, mobile phones, MP3 players, video game consoles, cords and cables, vacuum cleaners, coffee makers, toasters, and microwaves.
*TVs and monitors: $20 donation each (cash or check payable to Meridian Township)
- Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers, and Small Refrigerator/Freezers:
- Consumers Energy Electric Customers: Bring your old working appliance and receive a rebate in 6 weeks for responsibly recycling. Please bring a copy of your Consumers electric bill.
- BW&L Customers contact: 800.573.3503 or lbwl.com/appliancerecycling for information about recycling options and rebates.
Non-accepted items include: Batteries, smoke detectors, lighting, and large household appliances, according to the press release.
Durent the event, Meridian Cares will also be accepting new and gently used coats, snow pants, boots, and shoes for their annual coat drive.
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